Netherlands: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2025

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch ethylene polymer bag market decreased by -1.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +77.8% against 2019 indices. Ethylene polymer bag consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 7.3% against the previous year. Ethylene polymer bag production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene increased by 9.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene polymer bag exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene polymer bag exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.1% per year) and Germany (-1.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene polymer bag exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports. The UK, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Austria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene polymer bag export price increased by +93.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ethylene polymer bag supplier to the Netherlands, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer bag imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+37.3% per year) and Belgium (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest ethylene polymer bag suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Vietnam, Belgium, Turkey, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Lithuania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +26.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer bag import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene polymer bag import price decreased by -28.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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